IRB decision means Scotland lose out on Shingler

Steven Shingler is tied to Wales and ineligible to play Test rugby for Scotland, the International Rugby Board’s council ruled in a unanimous decision.

Steven Shingler is tied to Wales and ineligible to play Test rugby for Scotland, the International Rugby Board’s council ruled in a unanimous decision.

Shingler was judged by the IRB to have been “captured” by Wales after playing in an Under-20 international against France in 2011.

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